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PALTRY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Paltry.

How to pronounce paltry:

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Paltry - as an adjective satellite

Not worth considering

Example: "He considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negligible14trifling12

Contemptibly small in amount

Example: "A measly tip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
measly11miserable13

Paltry - as an adjective

Trashy, trivial, of little value.

Example: "She made some paltry excuse and left."

Of little monetary worth.

Example: "Could someone hope to survive on such a paltry income?"

Example Sentences

"He received a paltry sum of money for his hard work."
"The company offered a paltry raise to its employees."
"She refused to accept the paltry excuse for his behavior."
"The restaurant served a paltry portion of food."
"They made a paltry attempt at fixing the broken window."
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Word Game Points

Is PALTRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paltry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PALTRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PALTRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paltry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PALTRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PALTRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paltry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PALTRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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